New Moms Treated To Sweets In Redwood City

REDWOOD CITY, CA – New moms at Redwood City's Sequoia Hospital were "treated" to a special gift this weekend on Mother's Day. Six new mothers along with their husbands and newborns celebrated with cupcakes in what's becoming a hospital tradition, hospital officials said.

The celebration involving moms who gave birth either Friday or Saturday started at 10:30 a.m. at the hospital at 170 Alameda de las Pulgas.

"This is our second year of delivering cupcakes to our new moms on Mother's Day and it's becoming a beloved tradition," Birth center charge nurse Laura Dowd said.

"Our moms really appreciate the recognition and a sweet treat on Mother's Day and our staff likes to be involved in making them feel special."

Hospital spokeswoman Claire Henry said parents and staff enjoyed the event so much last year that hospital officials decided to make it an annual event. Sequoia Hospital doctors deliver 1,200 to 1,500 babies each year.

– Images courtesy: Sequoia Hospital / Bay City News Service contributed to this report